Chevrolet K1500 1990

Model K1500 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 9 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
90V170000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990V (Vehicle)19424310/24/1990MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/17/199009/28/1990571209
Defect SummaryTrucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Consequence SummaryIncorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Corrective SummaryProvide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
NotesSystem: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
02086401607/01/2002261603634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt09/28/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
06/06/19981
 Engine fire.(ohio traffic crash report).
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/10/199255000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet k1500. the contact stated that the transmission caught fire on the vehicle. the dealer stated that the seals were leaking around the transmission and that caused the problem. the dealer stated that it was not covered under warranty and did not fix the vehicle. the failure mileage was 55000 and current mileage was 55880.rl
SEATS
08/05/1996103/01/1990
 Right side seat track broke.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 When applying the brakes pedal goes down excessively before the brakes kick in, especially when towing something. owner has to almost stand on brake pedal in order to stop. dealer has not seen vehicle. owner has replaced most of brake assembly. *ak
 When applying the brakes vehicle takes a long time to stop, even if the pedal is pushed hard as possible. dealer says it's normal. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
210/01/1990
 Front brakes failed.
STEERING
04/06/2000101/01/1990
 I noticed that the steering colomn was wobbleing from below the adjustment for the tilt wheel. as i continued to drive the vehicle over the next month the steering wheel wobbled noticeably more. the vehicle was becoming difficult to steer and control through traffic and on the highway as the steering colomn wobble increased. i took the truck to beach city chevrolet for repairs. i was told by the repair advisor that this was a common problem with chevrolet trucks. i feel this is could have been very dangerous condition if i had been in an accident by losing control the my vehicle. *ak
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
08/04/20011
 While driving, consumer states there was strange handling, he pulled over and and did not notice anything so he continued back onto the highway, the rear wheel came off before getting up to speed, the brake drum followed shortly thereafter, there was damage to the left rear fender, lug nut studs, and the aluminum wheel, consumer reassembled the left rear brakes and was able to reinstall the wheel. (ohio traffic crash report) *slc